The Five "Aksara"s: Na Mah Shi Vaa Ya

[joko]

Dear Family, Forum Members, and Guests/Readers,

Two days ago the Universe led me to come across these five aksaras, which illuminated me to yet another joy, hence this thread. This thread is also inspired by my Sijie's writing, Emiko-san Sijie, in her post, in which she talked about Chi and Shakti.

Aksara is a Sanskrit word, as well as a Javanese word (or Indonesian word). Yes, Indonesia has many words originated from Sanskrit. Why? Because our Culture-roots come from the same source: that from Sindh, an area in the Indian Continent.

These Five Aksaras are: Na Mah Shi Vaa Ya.
The original term is Panca Aksara. Panca means five; aksara can mean word, syllables, voice, or sounds. The Panca Aksara can be chanted as Mantra; the complete mantra is Aum Na Mah Shi Vaa Ya.

Are you familiar with this mantra? Aum Na Mah Shi Vaa Ya.
Often written also as Om Namah Shiva Ya.
They are beautiful. Beautiful meanings, too.

Would you kindly give your opinion about this PancaAksara or Five Sounds?
For instance, is Aum Na Mah Shi Vaa Ya (or Om Namah Shiva Ya) related to Shakti and/or Shiva?

Thank you,
Joko

[barrys]

Joko,

I came across this mantra about two years ago. It was being chanted by Ram Dass and had a profound effect on me. As soon as I heard it I knew it was something special. It resonated through me. At the time I had no idea what it was. It was on a CD with lots of other things but it stood out like a beacon.

Slowly, over the last two years I have followed where this mantra led. It led to a seeming encounter with something/somebody who woke me up to a light inside me. It showed me that when I allowed it to breathe everything was right.

It also led me to a sloka from the Ramayana called Aditya Hrydayam (loosely "The sun in the centre/heart"). I got two copies/translations given to me, one by a very good friend (Priya) and one by a man from I ndia that I don't know. This in turn led me to the Ramayana exhibition at the British Museum in London. Wonderful times.

I have been chanting on and off for a while. I find vibration, peace and aliveness. It is very stirring. I don't know much about it experientially or intellectually yet.

Thanks for starting this thread. I am interested to find out what others know.

With metta,

Barry